People who smoke have to put up with a lot of bad things to continue their smoking.

Their hair, clothes and breath smell of stale smoke.

Teeth and fingers go yellow.

Skin looks unhealthy and grey.

Their sense of smell and taste are affected.

They are ten times more likely to get heart disease, lung disease, and have a major heart attack or stroke.

In many countries laws have been made so that there are few places left where they can smoke in public.

It is now illegal in South Australia for people to smoke in cars if there are children in the car too. Smoking is banned within 10 metres of children's public playgrounds. Smoking is also banned in any public transport or taxi shelter, and in all public indoor and outdoor eating places. There is a fine of $75 to $200. Open air places like the Zoo and sports arenas are now smoke free and many Councils have made many public places smoke free.

People have been educated to know the dangers of smoking and passive smoking (when you don't smoke but you are breathing someone else's smoke).

Cigarettes cost a lot of money which could be used for other healthier things.

Cigarette butts take up to 5 years to breakdown and they pollute the environment.

"Giving up smoking is not easy for the smoker or their family and friends. Nowadays everyone knows that smoking is bad for health so look after your body and if you never start smoking you will never have to know how hard it is to stop."

We've provided this information to help you to understand important things about staying healthy and happy. However, if you feel sick or unhappy, it is important to tell your mum or dad, a teacher or another grown-up.